Pro Camera RAW vs Action Button Camera
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pro Camera RAW
Gain DSLR-level manual control over your iPhone's camera. Adjust shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance, and choose processing styles. Shoot in RAW, ProRAW, or high-resolution formats for professional results.
- Manual shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance controls
- RAW, ProRAW, and 48 MP capture options
- Adjustable processing styles (Natural, Balanced, Enhanced)
- Focus peaking and live exposure meter
- Exposure bracketing up to ±3 EV
- Customizable grids (Rule of Thirds, Golden Ratio)
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Modus brings DSLR-level manual control to your iPhone and iPad. Set shutter speed, ISO, focus and white balance yourself, choose how much processing each photo gets, and shoot RAW, ProRAW or 48 MP for professional-quality results. ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Two Levels of Control ⌘ ⁍ Essential Point-and-shoot simplicity: exposure and zoom on screen, and the camera handles the rest. • Tap to set focus and exposure where you want them • Swipe to adjust exposure compensation • Split focus and exposure with a two-finger tap • Zoom across your iPhone's lenses ⁍ Advanced Shutter speed, ISO, white balance, focus and zoom, each on its own dial. • Shutter speed: freeze action or blur motion • ISO: trade brightness against noise in low light • Focus: set it by hand for close-ups and portraits • White balance: correct color under any light Double-tap a control to return it to Auto. Lock exposure, focus or white balance to keep them the same from shot to shot. ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Processing Styles ⌘ Choose how much processing each photo gets: • Natural: minimal processing, for a more authentic rendering of light and color • Balanced: consistent detail and dynamic range • Enhanced: extensive computational processing, for more detail and tonal depth ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Capture ⌘ • RAW and ProRAW for maximum dynamic range, on their own or with a JPEG • HEIF and JPEG at 12 or 48 MP • Aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 2.39:1 and 1:1 • Live exposure meter • Focus peaking to check what's sharp before you shoot • Exposure bracketing: three frames, up to ±3 EV, on iPhone • Self-timer, flash and torch • Rule of Thirds and Golden Ratio grids • A heads-up when a lens looks smudged, on supported iPhones ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Built Around Your iPhone ⌘ • Shoot with Camera Control or the volume buttons • Adjust exposure, zoom, focus or white balance with Camera Control • Open Modus from the Lock Screen, Control Center or a Lock Screen widget for each lens • Optimized for one-handed shooting, with layouts made for iPad and iPhone Duo ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ ⌘ Your Photos ⌘ • Photo info for every shot: device, exposure settings and files • Safe Roll keeps any photo that couldn't be saved to your library until you save it • Your author name and copyright, added to every photo • Optional location tag • Front flash in any color, and a mirrored front camera • Pin up to 3 settings to the top of Settings ⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃⁃ Start with 5 free shots. Then unlock unlimited shots with Modus Pro, as an affordable yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. ⌘ Why a Subscription? ⌘ I've kept Modus Pro affordable, and the subscription supports ongoing development. Apple brings new camera features to iPhone every year, and every year I work on bringing them to Modus for everyone. • One purchase works on all your devices signed in with the same Apple Account • Lifetime includes Family Sharing, so up to five family members can use Modus Pro too Modus is for photos only. It doesn't record video. Feedback and feature requests: support@modus.cam Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Action Button Camera
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Capture life's moments in the blink of an eye with Action Button Camera, the fastest photo-taking app for your iPhone! Say goodbye to missed opportunities and hello to instant, high-quality photos, all at your fingertips. Whether you're trying to capture a fleeting smile, a breathtaking view, or you find yourself in an emergency situation, Action Button Camera ensures you never miss a shot again. Free trial. (A paid subscription is required to continue using the app after the trial ends) Key Features: Action Button Speed: Action Button Camera harnesses the power of the iPhone's action button for lightning-fast photo-taking. Just tap and hold the button to start taking a series of photos in rapid succession. Emergency Mode: In critical situations, every second counts. Action Button Camera will immediately start capturing photos, helping you document and share crucial information when you need it most. Continuous Shooting: Action Button Camera continues to take photos until you tell it to stop. Or you can set a max number of photos, or manually take photos when the app is running. Customization: Tailored to your preferences with customizable settings. Adjust photo resolution, enable or disable flash, and fine-tune other parameters to suit your needs. Intuitive User Interface: QuickCapture Pro's user-friendly interface makes it accessible to both beginners and photography enthusiasts. It's designed for quick, stress-free use, so you can focus on capturing the moment. Don't let life's fleeting moments slip away. Download Action Button Camera now and experience the ultimate speed and convenience in iPhone photography. Never miss a shot, whether you're documenting life's joys or facing unexpected challenges. Your memories, your way, with QuickCapture Pro.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Action Button Camera at 13.0 against Pro Camera RAW's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pro Camera RAW sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Action Button Camera sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Pro Camera RAW | Action Button Camera |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (686 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 686 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 184 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sarva Labs | R.P.A. Tech |
Bugs and requests
Pro Camera RAW
Reported bugs
4 issues- Manual settings not saving properly
- Exposure bracketing feature not working reliably
- Sharing RAW photos causes app to freeze
- Torch/flash not functioning as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add video recording capabilities
- Improve manual focus control
- Implement image stabilization for all lenses
- Allow customization of file naming scheme
- Provide a zoom slider for easier zooming
Action Button Camera
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pro Camera RAW
- Yearly$9.991 Year
- Yearly$12.991 Year
- Pro Access2 variants$5.99
- Pro Access$7.99
- Lifetime Access$24.99
Action Button Camera
- Monthly Unlock$0.99
- Yearly Unlock$3.99
Questions
Is Pro Camera RAW free?
Is Action Button Camera free?
Do Pro Camera RAW or Action Button Camera have ads?
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